fluke 1. n. 1. Any of numerous parasitic flatworms, including the trematodes, some of which infect humans, and the monogeneans, which are chiefly ectoparasites of fish. 2.Any of various flatfishes chiefly of the genus Paralichthys, especially the summer flounder.. (Animals) any parasitic flatworm, such as the blood fluke and liver fluke, of the classes Monogenea and Digenea (formerly united in a single class Trematoda). 2. (Zoology) another name for flounder 2 1. [Old English flÅc; related to Old Norse flÅki flounder, Old Saxon flaka sole, Old High German flah smooth]. (fluk).
Muscle relaxers are a group of drugs that reduce tension and spasm in muscles and have an overall sedative effect on the body. Muscle-relaxing drugs are designed to depress the central nervous system. There are two main types of muscle relaxers: spasmolytics and neuromuscular blockers.
Muscle relaxants are a class of medications that treat muscle problems, such as spasms. Muscle spasms can be caused by a number of conditions, including low back pain, neck pain, and fibromyalgia. Muscle spasms can also cause these conditions.Muscle relaxants are usually prescribed for acute pain. However, they also help alleviate muscle pain caused by chronic conditions, to a lesser extent.f your muscle pain persists, your doctor may prescribe one of the common muscle relaxants listed below (the generic names are listed first, with a brand name example in parentheses): 1  Carisoprodol (Soma). 2  Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril).